Yummy

Drinking a Breakfast Cereal Killer oatmeal stout at Big Time Brewery in the U District and it is KILLER :)

Prost,
D-Lux

A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link...

With that in mind, I decided that in order for me to derive a fair and comprehensive conclusion about the current state of beer affairs in the greater Seattle region, it was time for me to take a break from the craft beer cortège, and try a brew or two from the other end of the spectrum.

Enter, Rainier Beer (or as my roommate so lovingly referred to it, “Vitamin R”)

Who's comin' with me!?

Two years ago I celebrated Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

One year ago I celebrated Oktoberfest in Tempe, Arizona--a bit of a disappointment but I'm blaming that mostly on chronological proximity to my celebrations in Bavaria :)

This year...

-It's a Store! -It's a Bar!

-No, wait--It's BOTH!

 Now that I'm somewhat settled in Seattle, with a place to call home and most of my boxes unpacked (read: pint glasses = unpacked, clothes = mostly still in boxes), it's time for me to seriously get down to the business of uncovering all of this great beer-culture that I've heard Seattle-ites have in their blood!

Days and Breweries: Welcome to Seattle

Days in Seattle: 1
Breweries Visited: 1

How long do you think I can keep the 1:1 ratio going??

I think I smell a challenge!!

Samuel Adams Brewery Tour

I was in Boston for part of a vacation last week and while in town I had two goals...

1. Take in a game at Fenway
2. Visit the home of one the countries largest craft-breweries, the Boston Beer Company. 

Almost there!

I'm happy to report I accomplished both of those goals!

On the move...

The Brew Dork is on the move!

I'm being relocated by my day job to the heart of the beautiful Northwest, __________!

Lucky for me, _________ has now shortage of delicious microbreweries!!

-Prost!
DLux

Receipts

I got back from the beer store, set down a couple heavy bags, sat down, and let out a sigh as I reviewed my receipt.

When I read the recently published "50 Best American Beers" as ranked by the American Homebrewers Association I saw a lot of very familiar beers, but I also saw many that I had never had (or hadn't had in a very long time) and even a few that (I felt ashamed to admit) I'd never even heard of.

I pride myself on my beer knowledge--a knowledge I work tirelessly to keep fresh--and I will not stand for being 'out of the loop' about Americas best beers. It was at that moment that I decided I would, as quickly as responsibly possible, try/re-try each and every beer on the list!!

A full stocked fridge!

50-best American beers you say?

I think I'll have one of each!

Perusing the 50-best American beers of 2011 as shared on Facebook by Kyle, I thought to myself, those sound good, I think I'll have them!

Meet Kyle, the newest member of the BDT

It is with great honor that I introduce you to the newest member of the Brew Dork Times family, Kyle Merritt.

I asked Kyle a few questions about his passion for good beer to give you a idea of his commitment to the fine beverage. Here's what he had to say: